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Acne Scars
Acne is an inflammation of the skin that affects people from
every country and every culture around the world. In the US, acne
is predominantly thought of as a teenage dilemma, as more than
eighty percent of teens and preteens will develop some form of
acne. However, the condition certainly affects a large number of
adults and even infants. The scientific name for the condition is
acne vulgaris because acne usually strikes in plainly visible
locations such as the face, neck, chest and back. There are various
types of acne that range in annoyance, severity, and healing time.
The most severe type of acne may even lead to scars that if not
treated properly, may be visible for a lifetime. If you or a loved
one is troubled by severe acne, here's what you need to know about
acne scars and what you need to do to avoid and care for them.
How Does Acne Form?
Contact with an oily substance such as mineral oil, vegetable
oil, or petroleum is a potential cause of acne, as is the use of
certain medication and steroids. However, acne is most often cause
by the secretion of androgens. Acne is also aggravated by milk or
dairy products, red meat and fast food. Androgens are sex hormones
that are initially secreted at the onset of puberty. They are male
hormones but they are secreted by females as well. Androgens
stimulate the production of oil from the skin's oil glands. Acne
occurs when these overactive oil glands become blocked, causing the
oil to build up in the gland and swell. A bacteria called
Propionibacterium acnes normally colonizes this swollen gland
causing the development of inflammation and pus. In particularly
severe cases, the glands may burst into the skin and produce
cysts.
Types Of Acne
Acne blemishes are categorized into four grades, ranging from
mild to very severe.
Grade I: Mild acne falls into this category. People with grade I
acne generally have blackheads and whiteheads but pimples are not
present. Grade II: The condition is considered moderate acne when
blackheads, whiteheads, and small pimples are present, but they are
confined to the face and the inflammation they cause is minimal.
Grade III: Severe acne includes blackheads, whiteheads, and deeper
pimples with more pronounced swelling. Grade IV: acne is considered
very severe when it occurs on the face, neck, shoulders, chest, and
back. Pustules and deeper cysts occur with very severe acne and
scarring may result if the condition is not cared for properly.
Preventing Acne Scars
The most important rule for acne sufferers to remember is that
you should never pick or squeeze acne blemishes. This can lead to
the spread of acne and the development of acne scars. Instead,
there are a number of herbal, homeopathic, and traditional formulas
that can be used to treat acne and prevent the development of acne
scars. Herbs work naturally with the body to reduce acne blemishes
and prevent the development of acne scars. Echinacea and poke root
are often used for their anti-inflammatory properties and red
clover may be beneficial for its estrogenic action. Witch hazel has
excellent astringent properties and may be very effective on
acne.
Relieving Acne Scars
Acupuncture: Stagnant of Chi in the channels of the face is said
to be the cause of acne. Acupuncture performed on these points of
the face may help relieve acne, and prevent the development of acne
scars.
Surgery: In moderate to severe cases of acne, doctors may use
surgery to open up the blemishes and remove blackheads and
whiteheads. Unlike medication treatments, the effects of acne
surgery are usually more immediate. And surgery is also effective
in reducing the development and visibility of acne scars.
Cleaning the intestinal Tract: Acne can be a by-product of a
filthy intestinal tract and colon. In most cases when the colon is
clean the acne will go away. I recommend the intestinal cleanser
Oxy-Powder.
Other remedies include the skin rejuvenation program including 3
products: Oxy-Skin, Oxy-Zap and a strong Aloe Vera concentrate
available at http://www.acne-answers.org. These products should
help prevent acne scarring.
Dr. Group is heads the research and development division at
http://www.acne-answers.org.
Dr. Group, the founder/CEO and clinical director for the Global
Healing Center, heads a research and development team producing
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